With warmer temperatures and water standing in yards and fields, northwest Florida residents will want to be on the look-out for snakes. Santa Rosa County, as part of its Flooding Update #8, referenced the fact that snakes, insects and other wildlife are moving to survive as water levels change and that residents should monitor the area when outside, especially when with pets or children.
The Fort Pickens, Naval Live Oaks and Okaloosa Areas of the Gulf Islands National Seashore all experienced impacts from heavy rain and flooding last week.
The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) began conducting Emerald Warrior, a joint training exercise in 2006. For the first time, the MQ-9 Reaper took part in the exercise at Hurlburt Field. It is an unmanned remotely piloted aircraft with a top speed of 300 mph and a range of more than 1,100 miles.
Maj. Kimberly Broughton of the 96th Medical Group was awarded the Bronze Star April 24 at Eglin Air Force Base. She was honored for meritorious service as the sole orthopedic surgeon while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
About a dozen workers from the Florida Department of Transportation and Superior Construction aided the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron in restoring the pedestrian bridge on Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 30 through May 1, after a severe flood.
As residents continue to clean their storm-damaged homes, the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County is urging the public to take extra precautions during the cleanup process.
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County issued May 1 a water quality advisory recommending the public avoid water-related activities including swimming, fishing and boating. According to a news release from the department, heavy rainfall may have contaminated recreational waterways.
Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) — A strain of low-potency marijuana would be legal in Florida to treat epilepsy and cancer patients under a bill passed by the legislature Friday.
Organizers hoped for better weather this year in Navarre than what Relay for Life participants and volunteers had to contend with last year. The 2013 event saw rain, wind and chilly conditions. The 2014 closing ceremony at Navarre High School was held under bright sunshine.
A group of volunteers from Navarre has made a huge impact on the lives of many families who lost most of their possessions due to the floods last week.
